Former Today show critic Gene Shalit, who worked on the morning show for 40 years, has died at age 100.
Throughout his iconic career, the movie critic worked alongside Barbara Walters, Katie Couric, and disgraced anchor Matt Lauer.
His family announced his death on Friday via NBC News.
Shalit ‘passed away peacefully today after 100 years of an amazing life,’ his loved ones said in a statement, calling his time on Today ‘an extraordinary era.’
His death comes nearly three months after he celebrated his milestone centennial birthday.
The moment was commemorated on the Today show, with Al Roker announcing at the time: ‘He is ringing in 100 by enjoying that fresh air in the Berkshires with his six kids, five grandchildren.’
Former Today show critic Gene Shalit, who worked on the morning show for 40 years, has died at age 100; pictured in 1973
L-R Matt Lauer, Shalit, Bryant Gumbel, Willard Scott, and Katie Couric
He famously worked alongside Barbara Walters and Frank McGee; pictured in 1973
